Weld Lines Appearing on Low-Density Polyethylene Injection Molded Products (Variant: Strengthened Measures)

Line-shaped marks appear on the product surface where two or more melt streams converge, usually in the form of V-shaped grooves or color difference lines, with low strength. Weld lines not only affect the appearance, but are also the weak link of the product, and it is easy to crack from there when stressed. In particular, extra attention is needed on the original basis; this problem is more prominent and requires key attention.

（1）Multi-gate design or complex product structure causes the melt to split and then converge, and the melt temperature at the convergence is low and the fusion is insufficient （2）The injection speed is too slow, the melt temperature drops too much during mold filling, and it cannot be fully fused when converging （3）The barrel temperature is low, the melt flowability is poor, and the pressure at the convergence is insufficient （4）The mold temperature is too low, the melt cools rapidly after contacting the mold wall, and the fusion strength of the convergence interface is low （5）Poor venting, and the gas at the convergence cannot be discharged, forming a barrier layer （6）On the original basis, extra attention is needed: process parameter fluctuations or equipment status changes have aggravated this problem

（1）Increase the melt temperature to a higher value within the 160-220°C range to improve the melt flowability （2）Increase the mold temperature to a higher value within the 30-60°C range to delay melt cooling （3）Increase the injection speed, shorten the mold filling time, and reduce the melt temperature loss （4）Adjust the gate position and quantity to minimize melt splitting; add overflow grooves when necessary to remove weld lines （5）Improve the mold venting, and set vent grooves or vent pins at the weld line position （6）And strengthen process monitoring; on the original basis, extra attention is needed, with special attention to parameter stability

Weld lines are a manifestation of poor melt convergence and fusion, and the melt fusion quality is improved by increasing the melt temperature, injection speed, and mold temperature. Targeted preventive measures need to be taken in different production scenarios.